Robert Burns Dinner and Dance

In Dallas, the Daughters of Caledonia (many of whom are members of The Scottish Society of Dallas) sponsor a formal dinner and dance honoring Robert Burns, the "Scottish Bard." Usually held on the Saturday nearest January 25th (Burns' birthday), the evening typically features a lively recitation of Burn's "Address to the Haggis"; live pipe band music provided by the North Texas Caledonian Pipes & Drums; and demonstrations of Highland dancing by the Dallas Highland Dancers, under the direction of Fiona Alpaugh. The evening concludes with dancing (a variety of music is provided for all ages) including an opportunity for guests to try their hand at traditional, Scottish Country Dances!

The event is usually held at the Hyatt Regency, North Dallas (Campbell Road, just east of Central Expressway/US-75) in Richardson, Texas. So make plans to join the Daughters on Saturday, January 22, 2011, to celebrate the life and poetry of Robert Burns. (Additional details about the 2011 event will be posted at this same location in late November of this year.)

2010 Burns Night -- A Sell Out!

The 2010 Burns night was the first ever, Sold Out dinner for the Daughters of Caledonia and they wish to send a most sincere Thank You to the nearly 400 guests who turned out!